Good news for UP job seekers! Yogi govt to recruit 1.5 lakh employees in 2026, 70000 posts up for grabs; Check details

In a major move to strengthen its workforce, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to hire 1.5 lakh government employees by 2026. This recruitment drive is part of the state’s larger strategy to fill 10 lakh government positions in the last decade by focusing on various key sectors.

Ten Year Recruitment Goal

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government has already filled more than 8.5 lakh posts in the last 8.5 years; This new hiring initiative aims to take the state closer to the target of 10 lakh government jobs by the end of the decade. The new vacancies will cover many critical departments including police, education, health, revenue, child development, housing and prisons.

The police and education sectors will add 50,000 new positions each, while the revenue department will have 20,000 new positions. The remainder of the vacancies will be allocated to housing, child development, nutrition and prisons, with allocations based on the specific needs of departments and current vacancy levels.

Recruitment Process and Transparency

Officials confirmed that recruitment announcements have reached the final stage and some departments have started the process. Detailed open position information was requested from departments to ensure that recruitment proceeds smoothly and without delay. The recruitment will follow a merit-based and transparent process with the state government setting up a monitoring mechanism to track the progress of the recruitment campaign.

Departments will report regularly on their recruitment status and ensure that every step, from the publication of the advertisement to the final appointment, complies with the established rules and regulations. The government emphasized its commitment to transparency and fairness in the election process.

Historical Significance and Milestones

This announcement marks a significant milestone for Uttar Pradesh; The state plans to fill 1.5 lakh posts in a single year, a record number in the state’s history. If successful, the recruitment drive will make Uttar Pradesh the first state in India to achieve the target of filling 10 lakh government positions within a decade.

The government also ensured that past recruitment campaigns were completed on time without any irregularities. The latest initiative is expected to reduce unemployment, create new job opportunities for young people and improve the efficiency of public services across the state.

Impact on Key Sectors

The police and education sectors will benefit the most from the additional manpower expected to strengthen law enforcement and improve the quality of education in the state. Revenue and other departments will also see an increase in headcount, which will help increase administrative efficiency.

Experts believe that if implemented effectively, this recruitment model could become a benchmark for other states to follow and provide a roadmap for large-scale, merit-based recruitment processes.

Looking Forward

Recruitment notices are expected to be published soon, with the application process following standard procedures. The government has advised candidates to keep a close eye on official government portals for updates. Document verification and compliance checks will be carried out before final appointments are made.

This ambitious initiative will reshape the workforce in key sectors of Uttar Pradesh, providing thousands of job opportunities while ensuring the recruitment process remains fair, transparent and efficient. By filling 1.5 lakh posts in 2026, Uttar Pradesh will move closer to its long-term target of creating 10 lakh public jobs by the end of the decade.